Delaware, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Delaware weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Delaware.
This week in Delaware
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Delaware
What is the weather usually like in Delaware?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 50.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,279 mm
- 13.4 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Delaware: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAMBERTVILLE, NJ US (USC00284635), adjusted for the elevation of Delaware.
Delaware weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Delaware through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Delaware?
Delaware has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 50.4 inches (1,279 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Delaware is May–June and August–September. At 371 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Delaware
What is the hottest month in Delaware?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Delaware?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Delaware?
About 50.4 inches (1,279 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Delaware?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Delaware?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Delaware have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Delaware in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Delaware?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Delaware weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Delaware.
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